every so often
we sit down
to have a cup of tea
with our hope
and ask her questions
about our pain
seeking answers
daring her
to make it disappear
staring into her eyes
to see if she shares
our dreams
yet what we see in hope
is peace
promise
she will travel with us
we are not alone
and hope asks of us
in return
not for strength
or suffering
simply that
she read the map
that we let her
point the way